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Costa Rica Tourism Numbers Rebound Amid Currency Woes and Crime Concerns

Tourism in Costa Rica shows signs of recovery in late 2025, yet persistent issues with the exchange rate and rising security concerns cast doubt...

Panama Mayor Orders Demolition of Chinese Monument Near Canal

A Chinese monument at the entrance to the Panama Canal was knocked down late Saturday on orders from the municipal government of Arraiján, in...

Costa Rica Set to Host 10th Pelagic Rockstar Fishing Tournament

Sport fishing fans will gather in Quepos next month as Costa Rica hosts the 10th anniversary of the Pelagic Rockstar Offshore Tournament from January...

Deadly Rip Currents Claim Three Lives at Costa Rica’s Esterillos Beach

A tragic incident at Esterillos Este beach underscores the ongoing dangers of rip currents along the country's Pacific coast. The Costa Rican Red Cross...

La Cruz is Costa Rica’s Hidden Coastal Spot for Quiet Vacations

As travelers flock to Guanacaste during peak season for its sun-drenched shores and family-friendly spots, many overlook a northern gem that delivers calm without...

U.S. Embassy Opens SUSI Scholarship Applications for Costa Rican Students and Teachers

The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has begun taking applications for the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) programs, targeting university students and high...

Trade Winds Dominate Costa Rica Weather This Holiday Week

Forecasts from the National Meteorological Institute show that strong trade winds will continue to influence much of Costa Rica today and into the coming...

Shakira Adds Two El Salvador Concerts After 24-Hour Sellout Frenzy

Colombian singer Shakira has confirmed two extra performances in El Salvador next year after her initial three dates sold out in under 24 hours....

Panama Targets Tankers in U.S. Sanctions Crackdown on Venezuelan Oil

Panama's government plans to discipline several oil tankers flying its flag after U.S. authorities targeted them for breaking rules. Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha made...

Costa Rica’s Térraba Community Battles Biodiversity Loss with Tree-Planting Revival

In southern Costa Rica, the Térraba Indigenous community stands as a frontline defender against a deepening global biodiversity crisis. With one million species facing...
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Cocaine Seizure in Spain Traces Back to Costa Rican Pineapples

Spanish authorities seized more than two tons of cocaine hidden in a shipment of pineapples from Costa Rica at the port of Algeciras last...

Alaska Airlines Launches Year-End Costa Rica Airfare Sale

Travelers eyeing a trip to Costa Rica now have a chance to book flights at reduced rates through Alaska Airlines' latest promotion. The airline...

Costa Rica’s Festive New Year Traditions in the Pura Vida Spirit

Costa Rican's love a holiday like everyone else, so New Year's is certainly no different. The season of celebrating continues throughout the holidays rolling...

Hilton Revives La Condesa Site as Montara Resort in Costa Rica

The Hilton hotel chain plans to operate a new mountain resort in San Rafael de Heredia under the name Montara Hotel, Tapestry Collection by...